Attorney News May 2008
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Council proposal would alter allegiance of city lawyer
A Detroit City Council committee today is expected to take up a proposal designed to reduce the city's chief lawyer's allegiance to the mayor, a change sought in the wake of the text message scandal. (Thu, 15 May 2008 10:33:25 GMT)
Attorney Sentenced To Jail In Statehouse Sex Sting
A former attorney accused of soliticing sex from a 14-year-old girl learns his fate. (Thu, 15 May 2008 11:47:15 GMT)
Lawyer gets 30 days in sex sting
A lawyer arrested on the Statehouse grounds for attempting to meet a teenage girl for sex was sentenced to 30 days in jail yesterday in Warren County. (Thu, 15 May 2008 12:32:14 GMT)
Marc Dann resigns as Ohio attorney general
Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann, crippled by a sexual harassment scandal surrounding his office and an admitted affair with a staff member, resigned Wednesday. (Thu, 15 May 2008 14:34:00 GMT)
Scandal-plagued Ohio attorney general resigns
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Ohio's attorney general resigned Wednesday under threat of impeachment because of a sexual harassment investigation in his office and his extramarital affair. Attorney General Marc Dann, a Democrat elected in 2006 on an anti-corruption platform, said at a news conference that he had to resign to preserve the ability of the office to carry out the priorities he established. ... (Thu, 15 May 2008 15:40:36 GMT)
Legislature's top lawyer on the way out
Posted: 9:23 AM- A special legislative panel has recommended hiring John Fellows to become the Legislature's next top lawyer, replacing M. Gay Taylor who is retiring from the general counsel post after 23 years on the job. (Thu, 15 May 2008 15:42:42 GMT)
Attorney objects to book by witness in Jeffs trial
A book and promotional tour by a woman who helped convict polygamist leader Warren Jeffs could taint the jury pool in a rape case against her cousin and former husband, the husband's attorney said. (Thu, 15 May 2008 16:35:52 GMT)
Leonard Williams, 82, Maryland lawyer
Leonard John Williams II, a lawyer, died April 26 at his home in Easton, Md., of complications from a fall Dec. 20. He was 82. Mr. Williams grew up in Chevy Chase. He attended Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School and graduated from Harvard University and George Washington University Law School. (Thu, 15 May 2008 16:44:09 GMT)
Attorney objects to book by witness in Jeffs trial
A book and promotional tour by a woman who helped convict polygamist leader Warren Jeffs could taint the jury pool in a rape case against her cousin and former husband, the husband's attorney said. Elissa Wall's book, "Stolen Innocence," was released Tuesday by publisher William Morrow. It chronicles her life, including her time with cousin and former husband Allen Steed, whom she describes as ... (Thu, 15 May 2008 16:49:32 GMT)
Supreme Court suspends lawyer for three years
INDIANAPOLIS - An attorney was suspended from practicing law for three years for, among other things, participating in the preparation of a client's will that named the lawyer as primary beneficiary. (Thu, 15 May 2008 16:52:26 GMT)
Teachers' Union Leader Arrested In Zimbabwe - Lawyer
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP)--A Zimbabwe teachers' union leader was detained by police Thursday after his organization publicized a list of attacks on its members since March's disputed elections, his lawyer said. (Thu, 15 May 2008 16:57:19 GMT)
Eyewitnesses say Allahabad lawyer was assaulted
Allahabad, May 15 : Two prisoners here asserted Thursday that they saw jail authorities beat up Allahabad High Court lawyer S.K. Awasthi, who died in police custody Tuesday. (Thu, 15 May 2008 17:54:30 GMT)
Attorney general: Fine Verizon for slow repairs
(AP) -- Florida's attorney general is joining consumer advocates in calling for Verizon to be fined for failing to repair phone lines quickly enough. (Thu, 15 May 2008 18:20:27 GMT)
Attorney objects to book by witness in Jeffs trial
SALT LAKE CITY -- An attorney said a book and promotional tour by the teen bride who helped convict Warren Jeffs could spoil the jury pool in a Utah criminal trial of her former husband. (Thu, 15 May 2008 19:06:13 GMT)
Call A Lawyer Night is Free
If you've got a legal problem but don't want to have to hire a lawyer, we know a way you can get some free legal advice. Every other month the Mesa County Bar Association is hosting 'Call a Lawyer Night.' (Thu, 15 May 2008 20:01:30 GMT)
Eyewitnesses say Allahabad lawyer was assaulted
Two prisoners here asserted Thursday that they saw jail authorities beat up Allahabad High Court lawyer S.K. Awasthi, who died in police custody Tuesday. (Thu, 15 May 2008 20:36:14 GMT)
Scandal-plagued Ohio attorney general resigns
Ohio's attorney general resigned Wednesday under threat of impeachment because of a sexual harassment investigation in his office and his extramarital affair. (Thu, 15 May 2008 21:51:34 GMT)
Attorney general appeals No Child ruling
HARTFORD, Conn., May 15 (UPI) -- Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has appealed a federal judge's dismissal of the state's lawsuit challenging the No Child Left Behind Act. (Fri, 16 May 2008 00:39:04 GMT)
Vcr police lawyer says racism allegations in freezing death not based in fact
VANCOUVER - A lawyer for the Vancouver Police Department says allegations of a coverup and racism in an aboriginal man's freezing death have rocked the force. (Fri, 16 May 2008 03:29:06 GMT)
Lawyer: Immunity could force testimony from Beatty
The best way to ensure that Christine Beatty testifies against her former boss and paramour would be to offer her immunity from prosecution, Beatty's lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 16 May 2008 05:21:49 GMT)
ARENA: Lawyer: Guilty plea for Taylor suspect
One of the five suspects charged in the killing of former Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor will serve 29 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and armed burglary, his lawyer told Bloomberg News. (Fri, 16 May 2008 06:25:27 GMT)
Attorney general Bill McCollum seeks fine against Verizon Florida
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum on Thursday asked state regulators to fine Verizon Florida LLC $6.5 million for violating state rules on phone service repairs for customers. (Fri, 16 May 2008 07:15:55 GMT)
DeNaples attorney: Hold hearing on leaks
An attorney for Louis A. DeNaples claimed Thursday that prosecutors are trying to avoid a “very adversarial” hearing on alleged news leaks from the Dauphin County grand jury probe that resulted in perjury charges against the Dunmore businessman and casino owner. (Fri, 16 May 2008 08:03:02 GMT)
Lawyer sentenced to one year
A former Luzerne County lawyer will serve one year and one day in a federal prison for stealing nearly $200,000 from clients in 2004 and 2005, a crime he blamed on his alcohol addiction. (Fri, 16 May 2008 08:04:02 GMT)
Dirty City lawyer offers accommodation for "intimacy". Again.
A man who claims to be a City lawyer has published an advert in an attempt to get a shag in exchange for a free room. The lawyer first published the ad on gumtree last February . Clearly the position has now become vacant, so he's re-posted it. (Fri, 16 May 2008 08:16:42 GMT)
Lawyer says his e-mail used by hacker for hate messages
A disgruntled hacker allegedly hijacked a Pennsylvania lawyer's e-mail account and sent out racist rants - attracting the attention of the FBI. (Fri, 16 May 2008 08:18:15 GMT)
Lawyer says man lied to cops about identity
Fearing the truth would get him beaten, a man suing over an alleged case of police brutality caught on videotape lied to officers about his name, his lawyer said yesterday. (Fri, 16 May 2008 08:39:41 GMT)
Lawyer: Overturn murder conviction
CHEYENNE -- A lawyer for Kent Alan Proffit Sr., the Gillette man convicted of ordering the killing of a boy who was to testify against him in a sexual assault case, this week urged the Wyoming Supreme Court to overturn Proffit's murder conviction. (Fri, 16 May 2008 09:08:28 GMT)
Position of Attorney General in Dr Giraldi Home crisis questioned: GOVT COVER-UP
The 'odd' position adopted by the Attorney General Ricky Rhoda over allegations concerning the Dr Giraldi Home is being questioned. (Fri, 16 May 2008 09:10:52 GMT)
Justices suspend attorney 3 years
INDIANAPOLIS – An attorney was suspended from practicing law for three years for helping prepare a client’s will that named him as primary beneficiary. (Fri, 16 May 2008 10:06:20 GMT)
Exiting attorney general backing deputy
Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter on Thursday endorsed his chief deputy in the race to succeed him. (Fri, 16 May 2008 10:06:40 GMT)
Lawyer faces theft charges for overcharging county
A scheme by a Gwinnett County lawyer to bilk the county out of thousands of dollars has been foiled, District Attorney Danny Porter said. Christopher T. Adams was expected to turn himself in Thursday or today after a warrant for his arrest was issued Thursday, Porter said. He has been charged with 17 counts each of making false statements and theft by taking, Porter said. A Thursday evening ... (Fri, 16 May 2008 11:13:46 GMT)
Judge hears attorney's attempted murder case
STAMFORD - An attorney accused of shooting at a van driver and breaking into his ex-wife's home in May believed her house-cleaner had orchestrated a kidnapping scheme and that his family was in danger, several witnesses testified yesterday in state Superior Court. (Fri, 16 May 2008 11:31:05 GMT)
$3,000 costs Russellville attorney his law license
A state attorney conduct panel yanked the license of a Russellville attorney for at least six months Thursday for accepting $3,000 from a client even though his law license was about to be suspended. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Fri, 16 May 2008 12:32:39 GMT)
Zimbabwe Attorney-general Fired For Misconduct - Official
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP)--Zimbabwe's suspended attorney-general was formally dismissed Friday for misconduct after he met with a former top banker who was on the police wanted list, the government said. (Fri, 16 May 2008 14:13:04 GMT)
No public inquiry into Baltovitch case: attorney general
TORONTO - Ontario's attorney general says there will be no public inquiry into the case of Robert Baltovitch. Baltovitch was acquitted in April of the 1990 murder of his girlfriend Elizabeth Bain, after the Crown effectively said there was no case. [...] (Fri, 16 May 2008 14:50:27 GMT)
No public inquiry into Baltovich case, says attorney general
TORONTO - Ontario's attorney general says there will be no public inquiry into the case of Robert Baltovich. (Fri, 16 May 2008 14:54:00 GMT)
An educator and a lawyer
BEING an educator and a practicing lawyer is never an easy job, but not with Ramon Edison Batacan who managed to outshine others by his wit and confidence. (Fri, 16 May 2008 16:38:50 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Lawyer Asks High Court to Bar Army
PROMINENT lawyer and MDC MP-elect for Buhera West, Advocate Eric Matinenga, has filed an urgent High Court application seeking an order to bar Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander Constantine Chiwenga from deploying soldiers whom he accuses of harassing villagers in his constituency. (Fri, 16 May 2008 17:14:04 GMT)
Former Attorney General Helps Wife Sell Dishes Online
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) - Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann spent his first day after resigning helping his wife with her business selling dishes online. Dann's attorney Mike Harshman says Dann helped (Fri, 16 May 2008 17:21:23 GMT)
No public inquiry into Baltovich case: Ontario's attorney general
Ontario Attorney General Chris Bentley says there will be no public inquiry into the case of Robert Baltovich, a Toronto man who was found not guilty of murder in April after a prolonged legal battle to clear his name. (Fri, 16 May 2008 17:58:45 GMT)
County fires longtime labor lawyer
MONTICELLO — County lawmakers have fired the Albany lawyer who represented Sullivan in labor contract negotiations since the late 1980s, alleging he stifled communication between legislators and union brass. (Fri, 16 May 2008 17:58:59 GMT)
Lawyer Client believed aboriginal wasn't drunk
VANCOUVER - A lawyer for a jail sergeant who refused to admit a heavily intoxicated man to Vancouver's drunk tank says other staff at the facility also believed the man wasn't drunk. (Fri, 16 May 2008 19:14:26 GMT)
Referee seeks file in lawyer discipline case
In a test of how far the state's Office of Lawyer Regulation can go to keep its investigations secret, a referee in a disciplinary case has ordered the agency to let him inspect the case file — so far to no avail. The agency on Monday denied referee Stanley Hack access to the file, saying confidentiality rules "specifically do not allow the OLR director to permit a referee to inspect OLR ... (Fri, 16 May 2008 19:33:43 GMT)
Former Microsoft lawyer Neukom to head SF Giants
William Neukom, Microsoft's top lawyer during its landmark antitrust trial is slated to take over as managing general partner of the baseball team, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. (Fri, 16 May 2008 19:34:28 GMT)
County Attorney seeks death penalty in Serial Shootings case
County Attorney Andrew Thomas announced today that his office intends to seek the death penalty against Dale Hausner in connection with the November 11, 2005, shooting death of Nathaniel Schoffner, who was killed while walking near 20th Street and Monroe in Phoenix. (Fri, 16 May 2008 19:39:01 GMT)
Former Attorney General Helps Wife Sell Dishes Online
Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann spent his first day after resigning helping his wife with her business selling dishes online. (Fri, 16 May 2008 20:31:42 GMT)
Columbus attorney arrested by Hamilton Twp. officer sentenced for sex offenses
A Columbus attorney arrested by a Hamilton Twp. police officer has been sentenced to jail for sex offenses, according to Warren County Prosecutor Rachel Hutzel. (Fri, 16 May 2008 20:37:19 GMT)
Monmouth County labor attorney might not seek reappointment
The possibility that former Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley could seek the chairmanship of the county Republican Party has led the county's labor attorney to announce that he will not seek reappointment should Oxley win the post. (Fri, 16 May 2008 20:48:54 GMT)
Iowa attorney general sues Penn. direct-mail operator
Associated Press - May 16, 2008 7:14 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa attorney general's office has filed a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania man accused of deceiving older Iowans through... (Fri, 16 May 2008 23:24:45 GMT)
Attorney: Thiel's Case Hinges on Her Mental State
An attorney who is not associated with Brenda Thiel's case says he only sees one option for her defense. (Fri, 16 May 2008 23:30:20 GMT)
Iowa Attorney General Sues Penn. Direct-Mail Operator
DES MOINES (AP) - The Iowa attorney general's office has filed a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania man accused of deceiving older Iowans through direct mailings. (Fri, 16 May 2008 23:34:22 GMT)
Salina attorney Mike Sheahon suspended indefinitely
MICHAEL STRAND Salinan attorney Michael Sheahon has been indefinitely suspended from practicing law in Kansas, the Kansas Supreme Court decided in an opinion handed down Friday. (Sat, 17 May 2008 00:08:20 GMT)
United States Attorney Will Look At Criminal Charges Against Mine Owners
United States Attorney for Utah, Brett Tolman is looking into criminal charges against Crandall Canyon Mine operators. The families of the six men who died in the mine last August... (Sat, 17 May 2008 00:21:32 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General says he didn't mislead governor's aide
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann is defending himself against statements by Gov. Ted Strickland that Dann misled the governor's chief of staff about his extramarital affair with an employee. (Sat, 17 May 2008 01:30:54 GMT)
City attorney: Hutson didn't violate order on city contract
A city attorney said Tempe City Council incumbent candidate Hut Hutson did not violate an order prohibiting communication with ambulance company representatives who were competing for a lucrative city contract. (Sat, 17 May 2008 02:13:57 GMT)
Former Justice lawyer pulls name for Federal Elections Commission post
WASHINGTON -- Hans von Spakovsky, a former Justice Department lawyer who became a lightning rod for partisan wrangling over an alleged Bush administration voter suppression campaign, pulled his name from consideration for a seat on the FEC (Sat, 17 May 2008 02:16:19 GMT)
Attorney, husband face drug charges
Two days after their home was raided by Pasquotank County sheriff's deputies, a local attorney and her husband were both charged with four drug trafficking felonies. (Sat, 17 May 2008 02:56:12 GMT)
Ex-Speaker Hires Lawyer in Inquiry
Gifford Miller has hired a criminal defense lawyer to represent him in a federal investigation into the City Council’s longstanding practice of allocating millions of dollars to phantom nonprofit groups. (Sat, 17 May 2008 03:16:52 GMT)
Lawyer Loves Fiddlin' Around
Paul Carr, a lawyer, brims with laughter and a joie de vivre - a joy in life that permeates his conversation. (Sat, 17 May 2008 04:08:08 GMT)
Attorney, trucker vie for seat
An attorney focused on bringing power back to local government and a truck driver frustrated with current leaders are the Republican candidates vying for the District 17 senate seat. (Sat, 17 May 2008 04:22:14 GMT)
County fires labor lawyer who oversaw negotiations
MONTICELLO — County lawmakers have fired the Albany lawyer who represented Sullivan in labor contract negotiations since the late 1980s, alleging he stifled communication between legislators and union brass. (Sat, 17 May 2008 06:14:59 GMT)
Man hires attorney in child drug case
LOUISA -- The Louisa County man whose toddlers tested positive for cocaine last month informed a judge presiding over his case that he has hired an attorney. (Sat, 17 May 2008 08:13:45 GMT)
Labor attorney to quit if law partner is elected GOP chief
The likelihood that former Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley will seek the chairmanship of the county Republican Party has led the county's labor attorney to announce that he will not seek reappointment should Oxley win the post. (Sat, 17 May 2008 08:27:03 GMT)
U.S. attorney praises verdict in Modesto marijuan store case
U.S. Attorney McGregor Scott on Friday called two Modesto medical marijuana providers the "poster children" for problems with California's Compassionate Use law. (Sat, 17 May 2008 08:32:11 GMT)
Accomplished Santa Cruz attorney tapped for judge; Scotts Valley prosecutor also gets position
A Santa Cruz civil attorney will join the Superior Court bench, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced Friday afternoon. (Sat, 17 May 2008 08:42:31 GMT)
Lawyer criticizes client's jailing
A lawyer Friday said Onondaga County law enforcement officials are improperly jailing his client on a stolen check case while trying to build a homicide case against him. (Sat, 17 May 2008 09:20:00 GMT)
Salina attorney Mike Sheahon suspended indefinitely
Salinan attorney Michael Sheahon has been indefinitely suspended from practicing law in Kansas, the Kansas Supreme Court decided in an opinion handed down Friday. (Sat, 17 May 2008 10:24:05 GMT)
Attorney challenges evidence
The attorney representing a man charged in the death of a Cambridge City teen wants his client's remarks to police thrown out, claiming Leonard Dickey was insufficiently advised of his Miranda rights at the time of his arrest. (Sat, 17 May 2008 11:10:22 GMT)
Jennifer Utovich, staffer linked to Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann, blocked from rescinding resignation
Columbus- Just hours after submitting her written resignation on May 1, Jessica Utovich, the staffer romantically linked to former Attorney General Marc Dann, tried to rescind the offer. (Sat, 17 May 2008 11:17:01 GMT)
Attorney Indicted On Theft Charges
An indigent defense attorney is accused of submitting fake paperwork to bilk money from Gwinnett County. (Sat, 17 May 2008 11:47:02 GMT)
Zim attorney-general sacked
Harare - Zimbabwe's suspended attorney-general was formally dismissed on Friday for misconduct after he met with a former top banker who was on the police wanted list, the government said. (Sat, 17 May 2008 12:34:03 GMT)
Duran shooting case sent to county attorney
The case of a young man shot and killed in a Sunnyside home last October has been sent to the Coconino County Attorney for review after nearly six months of investigation. (Sat, 17 May 2008 15:10:49 GMT)
Attorney general defends record
Associated Press - May 17, 2008 12:45 PM ET STEVENS POINT, Wis. (AP) - Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says his office is not bringing "activist, liberal lawsuits" like he claimed... (Sat, 17 May 2008 16:45:21 GMT)
Attorney general defends record
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (AP) - Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says his office is not bringing "activist, liberal lawsuits" like he claimed his Democratic predecessor did. (Sat, 17 May 2008 17:00:52 GMT)
Attorney: Book Won't Interfere With Polygamy Prosecution
An attorney for Elissa Wall says her book won't impede the prosecution of the teen bride's cousin and former husband. 12:12 p.m. (Sat, 17 May 2008 19:15:26 GMT)
Lawyer Keeps Arkansas License After Lying To Army
The Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct has allowed a lawyer to keep his license although he lied to Army investigators when he was working for the military as a civilian attorney in the Middle East. (Sat, 17 May 2008 20:06:09 GMT)
Attorney: Book shouldn't affect polygamy sect member's trial
An attorney for a woman who helped convict polygamist leader Warren Jeffs says a book she has written should not interfere with the prosecution of the teen bride's cousin and former husband. (Sat, 17 May 2008 20:39:11 GMT)
Iowa attorney general sues direct-mail operator
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa attorney general’s office filed a lawsuit Friday against a Pennsylvania man accused of deceiving older Iowans through direct mailings. (Sat, 17 May 2008 21:44:48 GMT)
Possible Replacements for Ohio Attorney General
Democrats (would be appointed by Gov. Ted Strickland and likely run for the post in a November special election): -Ben Espy, executive attorney general under Dann, former state lawmaker. (Sat, 17 May 2008 22:29:22 GMT)
NZ runner denied natural justice - lawyer
Marathon runner Liza Hunter-Galvan takes her first proper step tomorrow in her attempt to overturn Athletics New Zealand's refusal to send her to the Beijing Olympics - with one lawyer now claiming her exclusion is a breach of natural justice and some athletics clubs pushing for law changes that could unseat ANZ's head selector. (Sat, 17 May 2008 23:14:59 GMT)
Attorney: Hutson didn't break no-contact rule
Councilman Hut Hutson did not break a black-out rule banning him from speaking with an ambulance company vying for an exclusive contract, according to a memorandum issued Friday by the city attorney. (Sat, 17 May 2008 23:47:15 GMT)
Xue to argue he didn't kill his wife -- lawyer
The Auckland man facing murder charges who was on the run in the United States for five months will argue he didn't kill his wife. (Sun, 18 May 2008 01:10:33 GMT)
Lawyer Keeps Arkansas License After Lying to Army
LITTLE ROCK (AP) - The Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct has allowed a lawyer to keep his license although he lied to Army investigators when he was working for the military as a civilian attorney in the Middle East. (Sun, 18 May 2008 01:30:13 GMT)
Lawyer complains about lack of notification
A lawyer criticised by a judge for discourtesy for failing to attend the Tauranga District Court on Friday says neither he nor his client were told of the hearing. (Sun, 18 May 2008 01:38:39 GMT)
Lawyer claims not told of court date
A lawyer criticised by a judge for discourtesy for failing to attend the Tauranga District Court on Friday claims neither he nor his client were told of the hearing. (Sun, 18 May 2008 03:50:37 GMT)
U.S. Attorney inquiry into retirement deal to finish soon
The failed deal that led to the 2005 ouster of a former chairman of the New Hampshire Retirement System's board remains under investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office and the criminal unit of the state attorney general's office, investigators said last week. U.S. (Sun, 18 May 2008 04:06:25 GMT)
Attorney general's office deserve some kudos - Plain Dealing
It's easy to forget, in the wake of Marc Dann's graceless exit from public office, that he was right about one thing. He was right that there are 1,400 employees in the attorney general's office who are doing great work on behalf of the people of Ohio. (Sun, 18 May 2008 04:07:27 GMT)
Lawyer claims not told of court date
A lawyer criticised by a judge for discourtesy for failing to attend the Tauranga District Court on Friday claims neither he nor his client were told of the hearing. (Sun, 18 May 2008 04:35:34 GMT)
Attorney general hopeful stops here
Greg Zoeller, a Republican candidate for Indiana attorney general, campaigned Friday among Vanderburgh County delegates to the GOP state convention in June. (Sun, 18 May 2008 05:27:28 GMT)
Texas attorney general's two-year effort fails to unravel large-scale voter-fraud schemes
AUSTIN – More than two years ago, Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott pledged to root out what he called an epidemic of voter fraud in Texas. He established a special unit in his office, tapped a $1.4 million federal crime-fighting grant and dispatched investigators. (Sun, 18 May 2008 05:54:23 GMT)
State's attorney launches new anti-drunken driving program
ST. CHARLES - State's Attorney John Barsanti announced Wednesday a new initiative to obtain warrants for blood samples from suspected drunken drivers who refuse breath tests when they are pulled over. (Sun, 18 May 2008 06:19:45 GMT)
Lewisboro town board, town attorney at odds over attorney's length of service
LEWISBORO - The Town Board has been at odds with the town attorney over when her tenure began - an impasse that affects whether she's entitled to municipal health-care coverage after retiring. (Sun, 18 May 2008 06:36:46 GMT)
Van Buren Attorney Fires Back
Van Buren City Attorney N. Donald Jenkins has filed a response, counterclaim and motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him and his Alma-based law firm by a former employee of the firm. (Sun, 18 May 2008 06:46:53 GMT)
Attorney indicted on theft charges
An indigent defense attorney has been indicted on charges he submitted fake paperwork to bilk thousands of dollars from Gwinnett County. (Sun, 18 May 2008 07:05:49 GMT)
Don't let jurors read book by Wall, lawyer says
A lawyer for the star witness in the criminal case against Fundamentalist LDS Church leader Warren Jeffs said her new book should not be allowed to interfere with the prosecution of her ex-husband. (Sun, 18 May 2008 07:09:06 GMT)
Kohring gets new lawyer
The former state representative now has a court-appointed lawyer. (Sun, 18 May 2008 07:11:39 GMT)
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott favors requiring voters to produce photo IDs
AUSTIN – In a brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting tougher voter-identification laws, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott cited the potential for fraud as a reason to require photo IDs. (Sun, 18 May 2008 08:10:03 GMT)
'We've spoken', says Mokbel's ex-lawyer
The former lawyer for Tony Mokbel has lashed out at public comments made about the recaptured fugitive since his enforced return to Australia. (Sun, 18 May 2008 09:39:41 GMT)
'We've spoken', says Mokbel's ex-lawyer
The former lawyer for Tony Mokbel has lashed out at public comments made about the recaptured fugitive since his enforced return to Australia, describing them as "highly disparaging". (Sun, 18 May 2008 09:52:25 GMT)
Judge: Former attorney can’t testify
MONTROSE — JetAway’s attempt to have its former attorney testify was neither “usual” nor timely under trial rules, Judge James Schum said Tuesday. (Sun, 18 May 2008 10:33:21 GMT)
Holiday parents hire libel lawyer
A couple who had their children taken into temporary care while on holiday hire a libel lawyer. (Sun, 18 May 2008 12:23:19 GMT)
Lawyer: High Court rules Urdu-speaking refugees have rights to be Bangladeshi citizens
Bangladesh's High Court ruled Sunday that some 200,000 Urdu-speaking refugees have the right to be Bangladeshi citizens, a lawyer and a news report said. (Sun, 18 May 2008 16:55:00 GMT)
K-Fed attorney: Intense interest has its benefits
Kevin Federline's attorney can't complain about the intense interest in his client's child-custody battle with Britney Spears. He doesn't grumble about the television trucks and news reporters swarming the courthouse every time there's a hearing, or the... (Sun, 18 May 2008 17:23:16 GMT)
Lawyer: TV appearance by incest victim 'not planned' at present
Vienna - A television appearance by Austrian incest victim Elisabeth Fritzl, 42, was not planned at present, Fritzl's lawyer said Sunday, thereby contradicting a report in the tabloid Oesterreich (Austria). The newspaper reported Sunday that Fritzl... (Sun, 18 May 2008 18:28:09 GMT)
Lawyer wants freedom for man in 1984 Flint-area death
MOUNT MORRIS TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- A lawyer for a man convicted of first-degree murder in the death of a woman who had a heart attack after he broke into her home 24 years ago wants him to... (Sun, 18 May 2008 18:53:11 GMT)
Israeli attorney general rules out early charges against Olmert
Israel's attorney general said Sunday it would be unrealistic to expect any swift indictment of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert who is to be questioned again by police next week in a corruption probe. (Sun, 18 May 2008 21:07:37 GMT)
K-Fed attorney: Intense interest has its benefits
Kevin Federline's attorney can't complain about the intense interest in his client's child-custody battle with Britney Spears. (Sun, 18 May 2008 22:30:11 GMT)
K-Fed attorney: Intense interest has its benefits
LOS ANGELES May 18, 2008, 06:30 pm ET · Kevin Federline's attorney can't complain about the intense interest in his client's child-custody battle with Britney Spears. (Sun, 18 May 2008 23:00:56 GMT)
K-Fed attorney: Intense interest has its benefits
By SANDY COHEN Kevin Federline's attorney can't complain about the intense interest in his client's child-custody battle with Britney Spears. He doesn't grumble about the television trucks and news reporters swarming the courthouse every time there's a hearing, or the paparazzi who hound the pop princess every moment there isn't. And he's certainly not opposed to the TV reports, tabloids and ... (Mon, 19 May 2008 00:42:40 GMT)
K-Fed attorney: Intense interest has its benefits
Kevin Federline's attorney can't complain about the intense interest in his client's child-custody battle with Britney Spears. He doesn't grumble about the television trucks and news reporters swarming the courthouse every time there's a hearing, or the paparazzi who hound the pop princess every moment there isn't. And he's certainly not opposed to the TV reports, tabloids and Web sites that ... (Mon, 19 May 2008 00:50:11 GMT)
Murder hearing delayed as accused seeks new lawyer
A depositions hearing in Porirua District Court for a man accused of murdering a Porirua mother has been delayed as the accused seeks a new lawyer. (Mon, 19 May 2008 00:54:31 GMT)
Israeli attorney general rules out early charges against Olmert
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert attends the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on May 11. Israel's attorney general said Sunday it would be unrealistic to expect any swift indictment of Olmert, who is to be questioned again by police next week in a corruption probe. (Mon, 19 May 2008 01:09:18 GMT)
New lawyer search delays murder trial
A depositions hearing in Porirua District Court for a man accused of murdering a Porirua mother has been delayed as the accused seeks a new lawyer. Quentin Duff, 35, of Whitby, is accused of murdering 33-year-old Bronwyn Aroha Whakaneke on January 8. (Mon, 19 May 2008 02:35:44 GMT)
GOP attorney general prosecuted 26 cases against Democrats, according to newspaper report
Associated Press - May 18, 2008 10:45 PM ET DALLAS (AP) - A published report says Republican Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has prosecuted nothing but Democrats since he said two years ago... (Mon, 19 May 2008 02:47:49 GMT)
Lawyer pleads not guilty to 134 charges
FORMER high profile Hobart lawyer John Avery has pleaded not guilty to 134 charges of stealing and dishonesty. (Mon, 19 May 2008 02:49:00 GMT)
GOP attorney general prosecuted 26 cases against Democrats, according to newspaper report
DALLAS (AP) - A published report says Republican Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has prosecuted nothing but Democrats since he said two years ago that the state faced an epidemic of vote fraud. (Mon, 19 May 2008 02:55:47 GMT)
Lawyer seeks freedom for inmate in 1984 death
MOUNT MORRIS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A lawyer for a man convicted of first-degree murder in the death of a woman who had a heart attack after he broke into her home 24 years ago wants him to go free. (Mon, 19 May 2008 03:08:03 GMT)
All attorney general's vote-fraud cases targeted Democrats
Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott, who said two years ago that Texas faced an epidemic of vote fraud, has since prosecuted 26 cases, all against Democrats and most of them black or Hispanic, according to a published report. (Mon, 19 May 2008 03:09:43 GMT)
Lawyer warns against general elections, analysts say it's inevitable
WITH speculation heightening that the country could be forced to the polls this year, pending the outcome of several court challenges over dual citizenship held by parliamentarians of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), constitutional lawyer Bert Samuels says the members of the legislature should tread cautiously. (Mon, 19 May 2008 06:17:01 GMT)
Former lawyer pleads not guilty of embezzlement
A former high profile Tasmanian lawyer has pleaded not guilty in the Hobart Criminal Court to stealing and embezzling more than $500,000. (Mon, 19 May 2008 07:04:11 GMT)
Lawyer: High Court rules Urdu-speaking refugees have rights to be Bangladeshi citizens
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh's High Court ruled Sunday that some 200,000 Urdu-speaking refugees have the right to be Bangladeshi citizens, their lawyer said. (Mon, 19 May 2008 07:07:00 GMT)
PEOPLE: Attorney forms law office
Attorney C. Richard "Rick" Ropka has formed the law office of C. Richard Ropka, LLC in order to accommodate his expanding securities law practice. (Mon, 19 May 2008 07:21:47 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Attorney General Fired
THE Attorney-General Sobusa Gula-Ndebele has been fired by President Robert Mugabe "for misbehaviour" following recommendations by a tribunal which investigated him on allegations of conduct inconsistent with public office. (Mon, 19 May 2008 09:29:36 GMT)
State's attorney launches new anti-drunken driving program
ST. CHARLES - State's Attorney John Barsanti announced Wednesday a new initiative to obtain warrants for blood samples from suspected drunken drivers who refuse breath tests when they are pulled over. (Mon, 19 May 2008 10:18:47 GMT)
Judge: Former attorney can’t testify
MONTROSE — JetAway’s attempt to have its former attorney testify was neither “usual” nor timely under trial rules, Judge James Schum said Tuesday. (Mon, 19 May 2008 10:33:51 GMT)
Bhutto widower acquitted of drugs smuggling charges: lawyer
A Pakistani court on Monday acquitted Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of slain former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, of decade-old charges of drugs smuggling, his lawyer said. (Mon, 19 May 2008 10:37:22 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Attorney-General Gula-Ndebele Fired
President Mugabe has fired Attorney-General Mr Sobusa Gula-Ndebele for misbehaviour following recommendations by a tribunal which investigated him, Acting Secretary for Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Mr Maxwell Ranga announced yesterday. (Mon, 19 May 2008 10:45:32 GMT)
GOP attorney general prosecuted 26 cases against Democrats, according to newspaper report
(AP) A published report says Republican Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has prosecuted nothing but Democrats since he said two years ago that the state faced an epidemic of vote fraud. (Mon, 19 May 2008 11:25:47 GMT)
Lawyer denies 'directing police'
The secretary to the stalled Erasmus Commission of Inquiry, lawyer Zithulele Twala, has denied directing the work of the police in investigations into matters related to the commission. (Mon, 19 May 2008 11:48:45 GMT)
K-Fed attorney: Intense interest has its benefits
Kevin Federline's attorney can't complain about the intense interest in his client's child-custody battle with Britney Spears. (Mon, 19 May 2008 12:18:50 GMT)
Zardari acquitted of drugs smuggling charges: lawyer
A Pakistani court acquitted Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of slain former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, of decade-old charges of drugs smuggling, his lawyer said. (Mon, 19 May 2008 12:19:26 GMT)
Former U.S. Attorney John Brownlee holding news conference at 11 a.m.
After just stepping down as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, it looks like John Brownlee may be making his political aspirations known. (Mon, 19 May 2008 12:23:20 GMT)
Florida Bar disbars Orlando lawyer, disciplines others
An Orlando lawyer has been disbarred and several other area attorneys have been disciplined by the Florida Supreme Court, the Florida Bar reported today. (Mon, 19 May 2008 13:52:46 GMT)
Personal injury attorney expected to recover from car accident
Personal injury attorney Brian Loncar, who was injured when his car collided with a fire engine truck, is expected to fully recover from his injuries, his office said. (Mon, 19 May 2008 13:54:18 GMT)
Former U.S. attorney considers bid for state attorney general
Former United States Attorney John Brownlee will announce Tuesday his decision about whether toandnbsp;run forandnbsp;state attorney general in 2009. Brownlee recently resigned his position as a federal government prosecutor to explore a bid for state office. He was appointed by President G ... (Mon, 19 May 2008 14:00:16 GMT)
DO YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY?
Whether to use an attorney when buying a home depends on whom you ask. Attorneys will write only a contract and won't conduct the market analysis of an area or offer you the professional services of a real-estate agent, said Carla Herbert, president of Harvest Home Realty. (Mon, 19 May 2008 15:22:36 GMT)
Attorney: Jury awards $4.45 million malpractice verdict
HAMMOND | A jury awarded $4.45 million to a Highland family Friday after finding a St. Catherine's Hospital emergency doctor responsible for medical malpractice, plaintiff's attorney Holly Wojcik said. (Mon, 19 May 2008 15:30:22 GMT)
Channel 7's Goldklank has lawyer stand in at arraignment
Troubled Channel 7 honcho Randi Goldklank was a no-show earlier today in East Boston District Court - where her lawyer pleaded not guilty on her behalf to charges of assaulting... (Mon, 19 May 2008 15:42:30 GMT)
Daughter of prominent lawyer seriously injured
By BARB BROWN The Hamilton Spectator The 15-year-old daughter of prominent Hamilton lawyer, Dean Paquette, remains unconscious and in serious condition at Toronto’s Sunnybrook hospital where she was airlifted Friday after the ATV she was riding left the road and crashed into a tree in Muskoka Lakes Township. (Mon, 19 May 2008 17:08:27 GMT)
Atlantic Beach lawyer disciplined by Florida Supreme Court
An Atlantic Beach lawyer is one of 34 that have been disciplined by the Florida Supreme Court. (Mon, 19 May 2008 18:14:58 GMT)
Attorney seeks delay in arraignment at Gitmo of 9/11 suspect
Associated Press - May 19, 2008 2:23 PM ET SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - A defense attorney for alleged Sept. 11 conspirator Mustafa Ahmad al-Hawsawi is asking a military judge to postpone his... (Mon, 19 May 2008 18:23:33 GMT)
Attorney seeks delay in arraignment at Gitmo of 9/11 suspect
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - A defense attorney for alleged Sept. 11 conspirator Mustafa Ahmad al-Hawsawi is asking a military judge to postpone his June 5 arraignment at Guantanamo Bay. (Mon, 19 May 2008 18:26:07 GMT)
U.S. lawyer Lerach reports to California prison
William Lerach, a prominent U.S. class-action lawyer, reported to a low-security prison in California on Monday to serve a two-year term after admitting he participated in an illegal kickbacks scheme at his former law firm. (Mon, 19 May 2008 19:36:09 GMT)
Attorney general charges Forum Trading with making false promises
Forum Trading Inc. has been charged by the Texas Attorney General with marketing fake energy-saving devices. (Mon, 19 May 2008 19:53:38 GMT)
U.S. Attorney General pledges more support for New Orleans
The New Orleans region is in pressing need of mental health and drug treatment support in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, said U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey on Monday, after meeting with police officers and viewing the spots where the levee failures that poured agony across the city. (Mon, 19 May 2008 19:58:47 GMT)
Lawyer Lerach reports to California prison
William Lerach, a prominent U.S. class-action lawyer, reported to a low-security prison in California on Monday to begin serving a two-year term after admitting he participated in an illegal kickbacks scheme at his former law firm. (Mon, 19 May 2008 21:48:54 GMT)
Attorney calls for lesser charge in bondage case
The attorney for the Maury County woman charged in the death of her husband is calling for a lesser charge. (Mon, 19 May 2008 23:21:18 GMT)
Ex-NBA Ref's Attorney Blasts Feds
The attorney for former NBA referee Tim Donaghy sharply criticized the government Monday for effectively shutting down the NBA gambling prosecution. (Mon, 19 May 2008 23:30:02 GMT)
Local attorney gives an update
By Sarah Davidson Posted: Monday, May 19, 2008 at 7:08 p.m. AMARILLO -- Although custody hearings got underway Monday, for the children removed from the West Texas polygamous sect, one Amarillo attorney is still awaiting his day in court. (Tue, 20 May 2008 00:16:22 GMT)
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